- Student Activities
- Career Services
Education
- Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology
- Argosy University
- M.Ed. in School Counseling
- Campbell University
Research Interests
School Counseling
Psychology
Positions Held
2018 - Present
City U Seattle
Associate Faculty
2006 - 2010
Prince William County Schools
Middle School Counselor
2010 - 2010
George Mason University
Adjunct Faculty
2003 - 2006
Prince William County Schools
Elementary School Counselor
1998 - 2003
Cumberland County Schools
School Counselor
Intellectual Contributions
Building rapport and creating a sense of community: Are relationships important in the online classroom?
Kimberlee Ratliff
May 6, 2019
Internet Learning Journal
How Children of Police Officers Can Benefit from Counseling
Kimberlee M Ratliff
October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2018
In Public Safety
What is Secondary Trauma?
Kimberlee M Ratliff
October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2018
In Public Safety
Operation cope: Support for military families during deployment
Kimberlee M Ratliff
2010
VSCA Voice
Free Resources for School Counselors
Kimberlee M Ratliff
2009
VSCA Voice
Helping Disconnected Middle School Students
Kimberlee M Ratliff
2009
VSCA Voice
Presentations
Suicide Prevention Awareness
APUS Active Minds 2nd Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Symposium
September 20, 2019
Counseling Multiracial Populations: Strengths and Challenges
American Counseling Association Conference
March 30, 2019
Transforming the Online Counselor Education Classroom Experience
Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
November 9, 2018
Mental Health Wellness: Self-Care Activities
Suicide Prevention Awareness Symposium
September 27, 2018
Suicide Prevention Awareness
Suicide Prevention Awareness Symposium
September 26, 2018
Suicide Prevention Awareness
SSGS Faculty Meeting
September 13, 2018
National Partnership of Active Minds and NSCS
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Induction
September 12, 2018
Landing your first School Counseling Position
APUS Alumni Network Presentation
June 12, 2018
Preparing for Professional School Counselor Exam
Praxis Prep
March 13, 2018
Educational Journey
Kappa Delta Pi Webinar
October 17, 2017
Who Are You? Counseling Multiracial Students
Oregon School Counselor Association Conference
October 13, 2017
Multiracial Competence in the Helping Professions
APUS Psychology Club Speaker Series
September 12, 2017
Building rapport and promoting student engagement in the online classroom
Teaching Excellence Summit
April 2017
Building Rapport and Promoting Student Engagement in the Online Classroom
APUS Teaching Excellent Summit
April 19, 2017
Using Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies to Transform the Online School Counselor Education Classroom
Evidence-Based School Counseling National Conference
March 10, 2017
Setting Your Digital Compass: A Counselor Educator's Guide to Navigating the Culture of Social Media
ACES Conference
October 10, 2015
Counseling Multiracial Children: Creative Activities for Exploring Identity
Virginia Counselors Association Convention
November 22, 2014
Counseling Multiracial Children and Adolescents
Seattle University Chi Sigma Iota Professional Development (Invited Presentation)
April 2013
Counseling Multiracial Students
Washington School Counselor Association Conference
March 2012
Counseling Biracial/Multiracial Students
American School Counselor Association Conference
June 2011
What Are You?: Counseling Biracial/Multiracial Children
VAMCD Workshop
April 2010
What Are You? Counseling Biracial/Multiracial Students
Virginia Counselors Association Annual Convention
November 2009
Parents of Multiracial Children.
Virginia Tech
2008
Building Empathy and Tolerance in the Middle School: Creative Programs that Make a Difference
Virginia School Counselors Association Annual Conference
April 2008
Obesity in Children.
PWCS Student Services Symposium
August 2007
Queen Bees, Wannabees, and the Boy Who Stole Your Lunch (Bullying)
Student Services Back to School Symposium
August 18, 2006
Fear Factor: Bully Prevention in Our Schools
American School Counselor Association Conference
June 25, 2006
Queen Bees, Wannabees, and the Boy Who Stole Your Lunch Money
Virginia School Counselor Association Conference
March 30, 2006
Mean Girls, Queen Bees, and the Boy Who Stole Your Lunch Money
Virginia Counseling Association Conference
November 18, 2005
Media Contributions
APUS School Counseling Alumni Network Makes Its Debut
Online Learning Tips
July 8, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Five Facts About Child Sexual Abuse You Need to Know
In Public Safety
April 19, 2019
Social Media - Blog
How Military Spouses Can Reach Educational and Career Goals
InMilitary
April 27, 2018
Social Media - Blog
Treating Anxiety in Schoolchildren: A Mindfulness Approach
Online Career Tips
April 19, 2018
Social Media - Blog
Crisis Text Line: Volunteer Hannah Emmett Offers Insights on Mental Health Support
Online Learning Tips
February 27, 2018
Social Media - Blog
Five-Minute Self-Care Strategies to Build into Your Day
Online Learning Tips
April 18, 2017
Social Media - Blog
How to Respond to 3 Rude Comments about your Multiracial Child
Parents Latina Magazine
May 2016
Magazine
All Schools Should Have Suicide Prevention Programs
EDNewsDaily
October 2015
Social Media - Blog
Creating a Culture of Acceptance for Multiracial and Multiethnic Students
Medium
October 30, 2015
Social Media - Blog
Domestic Violence: Trending Now in High Schools & College Campuses
Medium
October 27, 2015
Social Media - Blog
A Parent's Guide to Preparing Children for Social Media Interaction
Medium
October 23, 2015
Social Media - Blog
Daddy's Home: How to Help Your Child Adjust to Post-Deployment Stress
InMilitaryEducation
May 26, 2015
Social Media - Blog
10 Ways to Support Military Spouses this Mother's Day
InMilitaryEducation
May 6, 2015
Social Media - Blog
Peer Buddies: Meeting the Social Needs of Students with Severe Disabilities
EDNewsDaily
2014
Social Media - Blog
Compassion Fatigue: Helping the School Counselor Cope
APUS Edutrends Online
December 19, 2014
Social Media - Blog
Efforts to Make School Counselors Optional Won't Help Student Outcome
Ed News Daily
December 1, 2014
Social Media - Blog
Child Sex Trafficking: How to Take Action Through Prevention and Reporting
APUS Edutrends Online
November 25, 2014
Social Media - Blog
School Administrator's Guide to Supporting the Role of School Counselors
Edutopia
November 2013
Social Media - Blog
Exploring the Advantages of Online Counselor Education
Online Learning Tips
September 2013
Social Media - Blog
21st Century School Counseling: Dispelling Myths of the School Counselor
21st Century School Counseling: Dispelling Myths of the School Counselor
2012
Social Media - Blog
21st Century School Counseling: Dispelling Myths of the School Counselor
Edutrends Online
2012
Social Media - Blog
Influence of Technology in School Counseling
Influence of Technology in School Counseling
2012
Social Media - Blog
School Counselors as Disaster Mental Health Counselors
School Counselors as Disaster Mental Health Counselors
2012
Social Media - Blog
Want to Get Connected? Try Chapter Membership
VCA Newsletter
October 2009
Magazine
Certifications and Licensure
May 31, 2018
Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
American Public University System - Center for Teaching and Learning
November 29, 2017
State of Washington Education Certificate-Residency Educatonal Staff Associate ( First Issue)
State of Washington
June 2002
Trauma and Loss School Specialist
TLC The National Institute
September 20, 2002
National Certified School Counselor (NCSC)
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
July 11, 2002
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
April 04, 2017
CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
Pupil Personnel Services License
Virginia Department of Education
September 20, 2002
National Certified School Counselor (NCSC)
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
July 11, 2002
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
July 10, 2017
Mental Health Counselor License
Washington State Department of Health
Awards & Honors
June 28, 2019
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
School Counselling Alumni Network
June 28, 2019
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
Active Minds
May 10, 2019
APUS Chapter of the Year
American Public University System
Advisor for Active Minds, selected as Chapter of the Year 2018
March 24, 2019
Active Minds Advisor of the Year
Active Minds
Received award at National Conference.
October 24, 2018
4th Place
2018 Provost Challenge
Received 4th Place Award for Provost Challenge event along with team members Christi Bartman, Marie Harper, and Sandi Shaw. Our team presented Hackathons in the forums to increase engagement.
June 27, 2018
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
Active Minds
August 28, 2017
Active Minds Grant Recipient
Active Minds
Applied for and received Active Minds grant to assist with funding for our first Miles for Mental Health fundraiser.
June 2017
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
Active Minds
June 28, 2017
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
In the Chapter Advisor, faculty and staff members are provided with a unique opportunity to develop professionally and make
significant contributions outside of their day-to-day role. As these positions are volunteers, we would like to recognize
Kimberlee’s commitment to the university’s mission, going above-and-beyond to make a difference on campus—and we hope
you will too!
June 2016
2016 3-Minute Thesis 2nd Place Award
APUS
Presented innovative introduction forums and end-of-program assessment ideas, voted upon by colleagues and received 2nd place overall.
June 2016
APUS Scholar of the Week Award for Innovative Trends in the Field
APUS
Received award for Scholar of the Week scholarship activity through online blogs published and media outreach from Parents Latina Magazine (national/international magazine)
June 12, 2014
2014 Provost Innovation Challenge 3rd Place
APUS
Participated in the 2014 Innovation Challenge and placed 3rd for implementation of the e-portfolio project.
June 12, 2014
Scholar of the Week All Star Most Viral Award for 2013
APUS
Article published at Edutopia titled School Administrator's Guide to Supporting the Role of the School Counselor.
“School Administrator's Guide to Supporting the Role of School Counselors” (http://www.edutopia.org/blog/admin-guide-to-school-counselors-kimberlee-ratliff)
June 2011
APUS School of Education Excellence in Teaching & Learning Award
APUS
August 2009
Potomac Middle School Shining Star Award
April 2009
Hero in Education Award
Prince William Education Foundation
March 2009
Prince William County Schools Classy Award
Prince William County Schools
November 2008
Virginia Counselor of the Year
Virginia Counselors Association
September 2007
Nominated for American School Counselor of the Year Award
August 2007
Prince William County Student Services Above and Beyond Award
Prince William County Student Services